Elanco · 4 months ago
OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing
Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to enhance the lives of animals. They are seeking an OT Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard their manufacturing environment by leading cybersecurity governance, risk management, and incident response for operational technology systems.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead OT Cybersecurity Program Delivery – Own site-level program execution, including disaster recovery planning, backup/restore, endpoint protection, OT security standards gap assessments, and incident response
Ensure Security Compliance & Risk Mitigation – Align OT systems with corporate cybersecurity policies and global standards; maintain asset inventories, manage secure remote access, and partner with Quality for compliance optimization
Advance OT Security Operations – Monitor and address emerging cyber threats, contribute to global security initiatives, provide data for KPIs, and act as site resource for new OT security technologies and practices
Guide & Mentor Teams – Train process automation and business partners on cybersecurity best practices, mentor staff on compliance processes, and actively participate in the Automation Community of Practice
Drive Project & Financial Management – Lead planning and execution of OT cybersecurity projects, coordinate site and contract resources, manage budgets and schedules, and resolve issues to minimize downtime and business risk
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline)
Minimum 10 years of experience, including hands-on work with ICS systems (Rockwell or Emerson preferred) and prior experience in regulated industries (FDA, EMA/EU GMP, Animal Health, Pharma, or Biotech)
Strong project management and leadership capabilities
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Preferred
Demonstrated expertise in OT system security, governance, and compliance
Strong technical depth and curiosity with proven decision-making skills
Experience influencing technical and organizational decisions across functions
Track record of successful collaboration within global or network-level teams
Proven ability to build confidence in cybersecurity initiatives with both technical and business stakeholders
Benefits
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
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